Dubai · DAFZA · Est. 2004
Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) is a niche logistics free zone at Dubai International Airport dedicated exclusively to perishable goods and floriculture trade. Packages start from AED 13,375, supporting up to 3 visa allocations with moderate banking access. Featuring over 34,000 sqm of temperature-controlled cold storage facilities handling over 150,000 tons of goods annually, DFC caters specifically to cold-chain logistics providers and global perishable exporters.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: DAFZA. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 13,375
Year 1
Eligibility restricted
Extremely niche zone limited to floriculture and perishable goods trade; unsuitable for general business activities.
Quick facts
0 Visa (Business License Only)
AED 13,375
Business License · Flexi Address · 0 visas
Renews at AED 10,000
1 Visa (Small Warehouse)
AED 30,215
Business License · Small Cold Storage Unit · 1 visa
Renews at AED 28,215
2 Visas (Standard Warehouse)
AED 45,055
Business License · Standard Cold Storage Unit · 2 visas
Renews at AED 43,055
3 Visas (Large Warehouse)
AED 64,895
Business License · Large Cold Storage + Processing Facility · 3 visas
Renews at AED 62,895
No virtual or flexi-desk option beyond the license-only tier — visa-bearing packages require committing to a physical cold-storage or processing facility, sized small/standard/large.
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
High
Audit risk
Standard
Forensic ease
6/10
Single-Purpose Perishables Hub; Narrow but Defensible Scope.
Dubai Flower Centre is a purpose-built, single-activity zone for floriculture and perishable-goods trade, physically integrated with DAFZA's airside cold-chain infrastructure. Its narrowness is itself a compliance asset: because entities here are restricted to one clearly defined activity category, qualifying-income determination under Corporate Tax is comparatively simple relative to multi-activity zones. The primary forensic risk is structural, not tax-driven — very limited tenant base means less peer precedent for dispute resolution.
Governed under DAFZA's regulatory authority; activities are restricted to floriculture, horticulture, and perishable-goods import/export/re-export, giving a narrow and largely unambiguous Qualifying Income profile under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 Article 18.
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How much does it cost to set up in DFC?
The cheapest published package for Dubai Flower Centre is 0 Visa (Business License Only) at AED 13,375 for Year 1, renewing at AED 10,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
How long does DFC setup take?
Typical processing time is 15–15 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.
Is banking easy to set up with a DFC licence?
Banking difficulty for DFC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank.
How many visas can I get with a DFC licence, and what do they cost?
Published packages include up to 3 visas (3 Visas (Large Warehouse), AED 64,895 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 2,500.
Do I need a physical office in DFC?
No virtual or flexi-desk option beyond the license-only tier — visa-bearing packages require committing to a physical cold-storage or processing facility, sized small/standard/large.
Can a DFC company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A DFC company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.